2.2. Installation options

Now that you have a computer that can install and run ArgoUML effectively, you need to decide which
of the installation options available is appropriate for you. You can choose from the following options:

Java Web Start

This alternative is good for occasional users and tests.
It is the easiest and quickest way to start using ArgoUML.
It requires connection to the ArgoUML homepage.

On subsequent starts, the ArgoUML is available
also from the Java Web Start console (even
without being connected to the internet)and
(if connected) at each start the version is
checked against that on the web server and
updates are automatically downloaded.

Use the Windows Installer

This installation method is the easiest way for most Windows users.
It also installs all available modules,
which includes support for e.g. C++ and PHP.

Download the installer from the ArgoUML homepage.
The filename is of the form
ArgoUML-vvvv-setup.exe
(with vvvv the version number).

Run the downloaded installer program
and follow the directions on the screen.

The install wizard gives you the opportunity to install
the latest "JRE" (Java Runtime Environment).
There is no need to select this if you already have a
Sun Java installed, version 5 or better.

Binary distribution

This is good for regular users and guarantees that the
version of ArgoUML cannot change during the course of
your project.